Technically the big day is tomorrow, and today is Friday the 13th. For some reason, it always thrills me when Valentine’s Day immediately follows Friday the 13th. It just seems to fit my macabre sense of humor. I do not …

Happy Valentine’s Day! Read more »

Last week I announced that the next project would be the cat jungle gym in our basement. I had the best intentions of starting that project, but I forgot that our number one priority had to be the bookcase that …

Little Progress on the Cat Jungle Gym Read more »

We bought our oriental carpets on Craigslist over a year and a half ago. I have loved the look that they add to the living and dining rooms. Despite their beauty, they are not in perfect condition. We knew this …

Stopping the Fraying on a Wool Rug Read more »